Proxxon MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 vs Taig Micro Lathe II L1017-5C
Technical comparison · Turning (lathe)
MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 and Micro Lathe II L1017-5C are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.2×). MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 costs less (~€172.5) and is the entry-level choice; Micro Lathe II L1017-5C offers more capability at a higher price (~€900). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250
Proxxon
F1 · Entry
|
Micro Lathe II L1017-5C
Taig
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~145–200 € | ~820–980 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | – × 40 × 9.5 cm | 39.37 × 46.99 × – cm |
| Weight (kg) | 2.49 kg | — |
| Z-axis height (mm) | — | 203.2 mm |
| Power (W) | 100 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 5000 rpm | 4000 rpm |
| Declared precision | — | 0.0127 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Swing over bed (mm) | 40 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Distance between centers (mm) | 250 mm | 222.25 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | — | The lathe is entirely manual with no software interface or CNC control of any kind. The unit ships with pulleys and a four-step 2L belt, but without a motor: the user must source a compatible 1750 RPM motor and, if needed, an external inverter for speed regulation. |
The differences that matter
- Price: MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 172.5 € vs Micro Lathe II L1017-5C 900 € — MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 wins (+422%)
- Swing over bed: MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 40 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1017-5C 114.3 mm — Micro Lathe II L1017-5C wins (+186%)
- Distance between centers: MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 250 mm vs Micro Lathe II L1017-5C 222.25 mm — MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 wins (+12%)
Which one to choose
Choose MICRO Woodturning Lathe DB 250 if…
you value price and distance between centers. It is the cheapest in its class.
Choose Micro Lathe II L1017-5C if…
you value swing over bed.
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